Digital Cinema Lens

CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S
CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP
OPERATION MANUAL

ENGLISH

Read this operation manual before using the product.

Keep the manual in place for future reference.

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133
0.8
P.C.D.106.4mm
300

111
0.8
P.C.D.88.8mm
93.5

111
0.8
P.C.D.88.8mm
55

F.B.

EF S

PL SP

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SEF

SPPL

133

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111

0.8

0.8

0.8

P.C.D.

106.4 mm

88.8 mm

88.8 mm

300

93.5

55

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CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S

CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP

EF

PL

15.5 47 mm

T2.8f=15.5 47

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Super 35mm

x 1.781

27.5 mm
24.0 x 13.5 mm

75.5 47.1

28.6 16.3

EOS C300

x 1.781

28.2 mm
24.6 x 13.8 mm

76.9 48.0

29.3 16.7

EOS C500

x 1.91

29.6 mm
26.2 x 13.8 mm
80.4 48.0

M.O.D.

31.1 16.7
0.5 m
43.6 x 24.5 cm
14.1 x 7.9 cm

Super 35mm
M.O.D.
EOS C300
x

44.7 x 25.1 cm
14.5 x 8.1 cm
47.6 x 25.1 cm
15.4 x 8.1 cm

EOS C500

300

93.5

0.8
114 mm

222 mm

214 mm
2.2 kg

1519
Super 35mm APS-C
35mm APS-H

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ENGLISH
ENGLISH

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.......4

Product Configuration........................................6
Names of Parts..................................................7
F.B. (Back Focus) Adjustment............................8
Available Accessories...................................... 10
Dimensions of Parts......................................... 12
Specifications................................................... 13
Appendix
External view.................................. apx. 2

The English version is the operation manual for counties other than Japan.

FCC REGULATIONS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

ENGLISH

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

European Union (and EEA) only.

This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your
household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your
national law. This product should be handed over to a designated collection
point, e.g., on an authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar
product or to an authorized collection site for recycling waste electrical and
electronic equipment (EEE). Improper handling of this type of waste could
have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to
potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At
the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the
effective usage of natural resources. For more information about where you can drop off your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved
WEEE scheme or your household waste disposal service.
Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage
of natural resources and will avoid incurring administrative sanctions according to art. 50 and
following of Italian legislative decree 22/97.
For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit
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(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)

GENERAL SAFETY
INFORMATION

HANDLING THE
PRODUCT

The safety warnings and cautions provided on

the product or in this operation manual must
be observed.
Failure to observe these warnings and
cautions provided to guard against hazards
may result in injury or accident.
Read this operation manual carefully to
familiarize yourself with its contents and
ensure that you can operate the product
properly.
Also, store this manual in a safe place where
it can easily be referenced whenever required.

WARNING
1. Do not stare at the sun or other source of
high-intensity light through the lens. Doing
so could injure your eyes.

CAUTION
1. Make sure all mountings are tightened
securely. If any of these mountings
becomes loose, the lens may fall, possibly
causing injury.
2. Inspect all mountings periodically (about
every 6 months to 1 year) to make sure
they are securely tightened, and tighten
any loose parts. Otherwise, the lens may
fall, possibly causing injury.
3. If it becomes necessary to repair this
product, or to perform any operations or
adjustments not mentioned in this operation
manual, contact Canons representative or
the dealer who originally supplied the lens.

This operation manual uses the following

symbols and terms to identify hazards to
protect you and others by preventing the
occurrence of accidents.

WARNING
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not heeded, may result in
death or serious injury to you or others. Be
sure to heed all warning notices to ensure
safe operation at all times.

NOTE
1. Protect the lens from strong impacts or
shocks. Striking or dropping the lens may
result in a malfunction.
2. Do not bring the lens, kept in a very cold
ambient temperature, into a warm room,
because the lens may fog on the inside or
condensation may occur.
In these cases, the lens cannot be used
until these problems clear.
If the lens must be used under such
conditions, countermeasures are
recommended.

CAUTION
Indicates hazardous situations which, if not
heeded, may result in minor or moderate
injury to you or other persons, or damage to
your property.

NOTE
Emphasizes essential information which, if not
heeded, may render the product unworkable
or cause it to function improperly.
Also, provides helpful information for
operation.

MAINTENANCE AND
INSPECTION

NOTE
1. If the lens becomes damp because of
use in fog, mist, or drizzle, wipe off the
moisture with a soft dry cloth and seal the
lens together with an effective desiccant
in a vinyl bag to remove moisture that has
entered the interior.

NOTE
1. Gently blow or brush away dust or dirt on
the lens surface using a lens blower or a
soft lens brush. Remove any fingerprints or
other stains with a soft clean cotton cloth
moistened with commercially available lens
cleaning fluid or lens cleaning paper.
Be careful not to rub dust across the lens,
as the lens surface may be scratched.
2. A periodic inspection about once a year is
recommended.
The inspection and maintenance interval
depends on the operating conditions, the
frequency of use, and the environment. If
required, overhaul the lens.

TO THE CUSTOMER
1. Canon shall bear no responsibility for
damage resulting from improper operation
of this product by the customer.
2. Canon shall make no guarantees about
the product quality, functions, or operation
manual and its marketability and suitability
for the customers purpose.
Moreover, Canon shall bear no
responsibility for any damage, direct or
incidental, that results from usage for the
customers purpose.
3. Canon shall make no guarantees about the
results obtained using this product.
4. The product specifications, configuration,
and appearance are subject to change
without prior notice.
5. For further information on repairs,
maintenance, or adjustments not
mentioned in this operation manual,
contact your Canon dealer or your Canon
sales representative.
6. Note that Canon may be unable to
undertake servicing or repair of a product
if it is modified without consulting Canon or
your Canon sales representative.

STORAGE
CAUTION
1. Always attach the lens cap (or hood
cap) and the dust cap before storing the
lens. Storing the lens without these caps
attached may present a fire hazard. (Very
bright light, such as sunlight, may be
focused by the lens and cause a fire.)

CANON INC.
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Canon Europe Ltd

3 The Square, Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB11 1ET UK
All rights reserved. No part of this operation manual may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any
means without the written permission of Canon Inc.

Product Configuration
Two types of the CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L are available for the positive lock mount (S type)
and the Canon EF mount (SP type). Figures in this manual are for the S type lens unless
otherwise mentioned.
Lens body....................................................1

Lens cap......................................................1

Zoom/focus lever (short).............................1

Rear lens cap..............................................1

Zoom/focus lever (long)...............................1

Operation Manual........................................1

Attachment holder.......................................1

Reference Guide.........................................1

Lens cap
Reference Guide

Operation Manual
Lens body

Attachment holder
Zoom/focus lever (short)
Zoom/focus lever (long)

Rear lens cap*

* The shape of the rear lens cap for the SP type differs from the figure above.
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Names of Parts

Focus drive gear

Number of teeth: 133
Module: 0.8 metric module
P.C.D.: 106.4 mm
Angular rotation: 300

Zoom drive gear

Number of teeth: 111
Module: 0.8 metric module
P.C.D.: 88.8 mm
Angular rotation: 93.5

Iris drive gear

Number of teeth: 111
Module: 0.8 metric module
P.C.D.: 88.8 mm
Angular rotation: 55

F.B. adjuster
cover
Lens holder
EF mount (S type)
Attachment holder

Zoom/focus levers

PL mount (SP type)

F.B. (Back Focus) Adjustment

F.B. (back focus) of this lens can be adjusted in the following procedures.
Before starting, select an object with sharp contrast at a distance* that facilitates the
adjustment work.
* Recommended object distance range: 3 to 6 ft.

Screws x 3

Remove three screws

and remove the F.B.
adjuster cover as in the
right figure.
Note: Be sure to keep the
screws for later reattachment.

F.B. adjuster
cover

Screws x 2

Mount the lens on the

camera and turn two
F.B. adjuster screws
counterclockwise one
revolution as in the right
figure.

CAUTION
Be sure to securely mount the lens on

360 degrees

the camera mount.

Note: Be sure not to remove
the screws.
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Turn the iris ring to set the iris to fully open (T2.8).

Turn the zoom ring to set the lens to the telephoto end,
then turn the focus ring to bring the object into focus.

Turn the zoom ring to

set the lens to the wide
angle end, then turn the
F.B. adjuster to bring the
object into focus.
Note: Be sure not to move the focus
ring at this time.

Use the index

mark and
adjuster scale
for back focus
adjustment.
F.B. adjuster

Repeat steps 4 and 5 two or three times.

Secure the F.B. adjuster and reattach the F.B. adjuster

cover following the reverse procedure.
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Available accessories
A variety of professional camera accessories are available using 15 mm and 19 mm rod
adaptors.
(When using a 19 rod, attach the supplied attachment holder to the lens holder.)

CAUTION

Be sure to use the lens holder when mounting the lens on a

camera. Be sure to avoid applying excessive weight to the lens
mount when the lens is mounted on a lens support.

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CAUTION

Mount the S type (EF mount) lens to the camera by following

the steps below.

Attach the lens to the

camera tightly so that
both mounting surfaces
are in complete contact.
Refer to the operation manual for the
respective camera for the detailed
information.

Secure the attachment

holder on the lens
support using the
clamping screw supplied
with the lens support.

Lens support

Push the lens toward

the camera until both
mounting surfaces are
in complete contact and
clamp the lens support to
the rods.
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Dimensions of parts
Unit: mm

S type (EF mount)

SP type (PL mount)

Spur gear specifications

Number of teeth
Module
P.C.D.
Angular rotation

Focus drive gear

133
0.8 metric module
106.4 mm
300 degrees

Zoom drive gear

111
0.8 metric module
88.8 mm
93.5 degrees

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Iris drive gear

111
0.8 metric module
88.8 mm
55 degrees

Specifications
Lens Mount

CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S

CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP

Canon EF

PL

Focal Length

15.5 to 47 mm

Maximum T-stop

T2.8 (f = 15.5 to 47)

Iris Blades

11 pieces

Super 35mm
Coverage Image Circle /
H x V (1.78:1)

27.5 mm /
24.0 x 13.5 mm

Angular Field of View

(H / V) at wide angle end

75.5 / 47.1 degrees

Angular Field of View

(H / V) at telephoto end

28.6 / 16.3 degrees

EOS C300
Coverage Image Circle /
H x V (1.78:1)

28.2 mm /
24.6 x 13.8 mm

Angular Field of View

(H / V) at wide angle end

76.9 / 48.0 degrees

Angular Field of View

(H / V) at telephoto end

29.3 / 16.7 degrees

EOS C500
Coverage Image Circle /
H x V (1.9:1)

29.6 mm /
26.2 x 13.8 mm

Angular Field of View

(H / V) at wide angle end

80.4 / 48.0 degrees

Angular Field of View

(H / V) at telephoto end

31.1 / 16.7 degrees

Minimum Object Distance

(M.O.D.)
Object
Dimensions at
M.O.D.

0.5 m / (from the image sensor)

Super 35mm

43.6 x 24.5 cm at wide angle end

14.1 x 7.9 cm at telephoto end

EOS C300

44.7 x 25.1 cm at wide angle end

14.5 x 8.1 cm at telephoto end

EOS C500

47.6 x 25.1 cm at wide angle end

15.4 x 8.1 cm at telephoto end

Focus Angular Rotation

300 degrees

Zoom Angular Rotation

93.5 degrees

Spur Gear Module

0.8 metric module

Front Diameter
Length

114 mm
222 mm

Weight

214 mm
2.2 kg

* A variety of professional camera accessories compatible with the 15 mm and 19 mm rod

system can be used with this lens.
* This lens is compatible with EOS cameras that have a Super 35mm or equivalent sensor, or
an APS-C image sensor. The lens is not compatible with cameras that have a 35-mm full-size
sensor or an APS-H sensor.

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Reference Information
This lens is a full manual lens for shooting movies.

This lens is developed primarily for movie production, and have a color balance typical for
movies. This means that the color reproduction is warmer than that of EF lenses which
are basically used to shoot still images. Therefore, when using both types of lens together,
adjust the color balance (redo the white balance etc.) as necessary.
In general, the depth of field becomes shallow and the focusing range becomes extremely
narrow near the widest aperture and when shooting a subject at close range. In addition,
this tendency increases for lenses with longer focal lengths. When shooting images,
carefully check the focusing condition using the zoom mode of the finder or other means,
and shoot a sufficient number of test images before performing focus operations.

(for EF mount Lens only)

The T-numbers of this lens are indicated on the iris ring of the lens. On the other hand,
the iris information from this lens to the camera uses the F-number in consideration of use
together with conventional EF lenses. Therefore, the camera side displays a different value
(F-number) from the indication on the iris ring of the lens.
Information of the focal length displayed on the camera side omits the figures below the
decimal point.

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300

111
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P.C.D. 88.8 mm
93.5

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P.C.D. 88.8 mm
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88.8 mm
93.5
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88.8 mm
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CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L S CN-E15.5-47mm T2.8 L SP

Super 35mm

/ H V (1.78:1)
(H / V)
(H / V)
EOS C300

/ H V (1.78:1)
(H / V)
(H / V)
EOS C500

/ H V (1.9:1)
(H / V)
(H / V)

EF

PL

15.5 47 mm
T2.8 (f = 15.5 47)
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27.5 mm /
24.0 13.5 mm
75.5 / 47.1
28.6 / 16.3
28.2 mm /
24.6 13.8 mm
76.9 / 48.0
29.3 / 16.7
29.6 mm /
26.2 13.8 mm
80.4 / 48.0
31.1 / 16.7
0.5 m /
: 43.6 24.5 cm
Super 35mm
: 14.1 7.9 cm
: 44.7 25.1 cm

EOS C300
: 14.5 8.1 cm
: 47.6 25.1 cm
EOS C500
: 15.4 8.1 cm

300

93.5

0.8

114 mm

222 mm
214 mm

2.2 kg
* 15 mm19 mm
* Super 35mmAPS-CEOS
35-mmAPS-H

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Appendix

Appendix External view

External view.............................................. apx. 2

External view
CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L S

CN-E30-105mm T2.8 L SP

External view
apx. 2

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